Office of Budget and Evaluation

Every year, the City of Cincinnati asks for community feedback on the proposed budget. As part of that process, the City looks for ways to better engage with the community and broaden outreach.

The Office of Budget and Evaluation collaborates with the Department of City Planning and Engagement to further enhance communication and engagement strategies throughout the budget process. This includes educational opportunities and a variety of public meetings. A key facet is public input.

The main goal of budget engagement is to keep the community informed and engaged throughout the process. There are multiple opportunities to participate, including online and in person at public forums.  Getting involved is encouraged.

Be Involved, Informed Throughout the Budget Process

Budget Schedule

The FY 2025 Budget Update Schedule can be viewed here. Please see the attached memo for an outline of FY 2025 Budget Update process. 

Budget Basics Virtual Information Session 

City of Cincinnati’s Office of Budget and Evaluation as well as the Department of City Planning and Engagement held a budget basics session on Monday, February 26, 2024 on Zoom. Watch the zoom session here or read through the presentations slide deck here.

Please follow to the link learn more about the basics of the City's Budget.

Budget and Finance Committee Public Hearings 

The City of Cincinnati’s Budget & Finance Committee is holding four (4) public hearings, to receive public input and discuss Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budget on the following dates:

• March 5, 2024-5:30 P.M. at Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center 3017 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45211
• March 11, 2024-5:30 P.M. at Roll Hill School 2411 Baltimore Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45225
• March 20, 2024-5:30 P.M. at North Avondale Recreation Center 617 Clinton Springs Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229
• June 3, 2024- 5:30 P.M. at Cincinnati City Hall 801 Plum St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

Budget Q&A

• Q&A Memo May 28th 2024
• Q&A Memo June 3rd 2024

Budget and Finance Presentations 

• Manager's Recommended FY25 Budget Update
• Cincy On Track 

Cincy on Track Critical Infrastructure Plan 

Please follow to the link for more information on the CSR Sale and Cincy on Track Critical Infrastructure Plan.

Leveraged Support 

Please follow to the link for more information on Leveraged Support

• Additional Resources 
  • Competitive Grant Opportunities Offered By the City
  • Federal Program Resources Offered By the City
• Visit the Cincinnati Budget Website - Review past and current capital and operating budgets: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/budget/budget-documents/
• Labor Contracts - Download and view current labor contracts: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/hr/labor-relations/
• Watch Affordable Housing Trust Fund Presentation - October 25, 2022
• Watch Neighborhood Summit 2023 Balance - The City Budget Game Show - March 11, 2023
• Email the City of Cincinnati Budget Office – budget@cincinnati-oh.gov